Transonic TC2859DVD2.0 User manual
DVD Player
Instruction Manual
Model TC2859DVD2.0
Please read these instructions carefully and retain for future reference.
For assistance during normal working hours (9am-5pm, Mon-Fri) call Oriental Pacific International Ltd.
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Introduction
Thank you for purchasing this DVD Player, which has been designed
and manufactured to give you many years of trouble-free service.
You may already be familiar with using a similar product but please take
time to read these instructions which have been written to ensure that
you get the very best from your purchase.
Safety is lmportant
To ensure your safety and the safety of others, please read the Safety
information before you operate this DVD Player.
Keep this information in a safe place for future reference.
Region Code
Note: This DVD Player incorporates copyright protection technology
that is protected by method claims of certain U.S. patents and other
intellectual property rights. Use of this copyright technology must be
authorized, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses
only, unless otherwise authorized. Reverse engineering or disassembly
is prohibited.
WARNING! THIS DVD PLAYER UTILIZES A CLASS 1 LASER.
USE OF CONTROLS, ADJUSTMENTS OR PROCEDURES NOT
LISTED IN THIS USER GUIDE MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS
RADIATION EXPOSURE.
REGION MANAGEMENT INFORMATION
This unit is designed and manufactured to respond to the Region Management
information that is recorded on a DVD disc. The region number of this player is
“ALL”.
It supports Multi-Region code and can play DVD disc marked with any region
code.
(Region ALL)
ALL
Important Safety Instructions
When using any electrical apparatus always observe safety regulations and use basic
safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and personal injury, including
the following.
1. Read, Keep and Follow these instructions, heeding all Warnings.
2. Keep out of reach of young children. This apparatus is not suitable for use by young children or infirm
persons without supervision. Young children must be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the
apparatus.
3. WARNING. Do not insert any objects into any openings of an electrical apparatus.
4. WARNING. Do not touch any moving parts of any electrical apparatus.
5. WARNING! Where the mains plug or an appliance coupler is used as the disconnect device, the
disconnect device shall remain readily operable
6. WARNING. Do not use this apparatus near water. To avoid the risk of fire or electric shock, do not
expose this apparatus to rain or moisture. The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashes.
7. WARNING. No objects filled with liquid, such as vases, shall be placed on any electrical apparatus.
8. Do not immerse in any liquid whilst in use or in cleaning. Clean only with a damp cloth, dry with a dry
towel. Do not use harsh abrasives as these may damage plastic parts.
9. DO NOT block any ventilation openings. Keep away from curtains, newspapers and restricted areas.
Install in accordance with any specific manufacturer’s instructions. Always allow a sufficient gap around
the apparatus to avoid overheating.
10. DO NOT install near any heat sources such as radiators, gas heaters, stoves or other apparatus
(including amplifiers) that produce heat. Do not leave in direct sunlight.
11. WARNING. Do not place any naked flame source, such as lighted candles on any electrical apparatus.
12. WARNING! Connect to a suitable AC 230-240V ~ 50 Hz power supply only. If a class 1 product it must be
connected to a suitably earthed mains socket.
13. Always unplug from the power source when any electrical apparatus is not in use.
14. Do not abuse or damage a power cord. If any power cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the
manufacturer, its service agent or a similarly qualified person in order to avoid a hazard. A replaceable
cord must be replaced with an authorised replacement from an authorised service agent only.
15. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
16. Unplug this apparatus during lightening storms or when unused for long periods of time.
17. Attention is drawn to the environmental aspects of disposing of any battery.
18. Refer all servicing to qualified personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in
any way, such as when the power supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have
fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally,
or has been dropped.
19. Do not attempt to service any double insulated apparatus. Double insulated apparatus requires
specialist servicing and knowledge to retain the safety of the apparatus.
20. WARNING. Do not use any electrical apparatus outdoors. If any electrical apparatus is to be used
outdoors, use a suitable Isolating transformer or Electrical Safety Switch (RCD).
21. For household use only, this apparatus is not intended for commercial use.
22. If this apparatus is to be used by a third party, please supply these instructions with it.
23. No liability will be accepted for any personal injury or damage caused by failure to follow these
instructions.
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION – TELEVISION DISPLAY EQUIPMENT
If a television is not positioned in a sufficiently stable location, it can be potentially hazardous due to
falling. Many injuries, particularly to children, can be avoided by taking simple precautions such as:
•Using cabinets or stands recommended by the manufacturer of the television.
•Only using furniture that can safely support the television.
•Ensuring the television is not overhanging the edge of the supporting furniture.
•
Not placing the television on tall furniture (for example, cupboards or book cases) without
anchoring both the furniture and the television to a suitable support.
•
Not standing the television on a cloth or other materials placed between the television and
supporting furniture.
•
Educating children about the dangers of climbing on furniture to reach the television or its
controls.
DVD Player
Contents
Introduction .............................................................................................
Important Safety Instructions ..................................................................2
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Safety is Important ......................................................................................
Important Information – Television Display Equipment.................................3
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Region Code .................................................................................................1
Contents......................................................................................................4
Safety Information.....................................................................................6
Location of the Controls...........................................................................7
Remote Control.............................................................................................8
Getting Started ..........................................................................................9
In the Box......................................................................................................9
Compatible Discs ..........................................................................................9
Remote Control...........................................................................................10
Connection..................................................................................................11
Connecting External Equipment.............................................................12
Using the DVD Player .............................................................................13
Turning the Unit On/Off...............................................................................13
Basic Operation.......................................................................................14
Volume Control .........................................................................................1
4
Muting the Volume ....................................................................................1
4
Using the Numeric Buttons .......................................................................1
4
System Reset............................................................................................1
4
Playing Discs.............................................................................................15
To Stop Play..............................................................................................16
To Pause Play...........................................................................................16
Fast Forward and Rewind.........................................................................16
Next/Previous Chapter..............................................................................16
Viewing Frame by Frame..........................................................................17
Slow-motion Play ......................................................................................17
Repeat Play...............................................................................................17
Zoom.........................................................................................................18
Subtitle ......................................................................................................18
Audio.........................................................................................................19
Angle.........................................................................................................19
L/R(VCD)...................................................................................................19
Searching.................................................................................................20
Video.........................................................................................................21
DVD Information Display...........................................................................21
The Title Function .....................................................................................21
The Menu Function ...................................................................................22
Shuffle Function........................................................................................22
DVD Format Function ...............................................................................2
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Resume Function ....................................................................................22
The Program Function ..............................................................................23
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The Rating Menu.......................................................................................29
The Misc Menu..........................................................................................31
Help and Advice......................................................................................32
Technical Specification ........................................................................34
Warranty Card.........................................................................................35
DVD Setup Menus .................................................................................24
The Language Menu.................................................................................24
The Video Menu........................................................................................25
The Audio Menu........................................................................................28
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DVD Player
Safety Information
Power Source
This DVD Player requires a 100-240V AC 50/60Hz power outlet. Do not
use any other supply.
Safety Considerations
Position the power cable and other connected cables so that they are
not likely to be walked on, pinched or where items can be placed on or
against them.
Do not use this DVD Player in humid or damp conditions. Do not allow
the DVD Player to get wet, i.e. dripping or splashing. Do not place water
filled items, such as a vase, on top of the DVD Player.
Do not place naked flame sources, such as candles on top of the DVD
Player.
Disconnect the DVD Player from the power outlet before cleaning.
Do not use any liquids or aerosol cleaners, as this may damage the
DVD Player. Use a soft, damp (not wet) cloth.
Do not cover any of the ventilation slots on the unit, as this may cause
the DVD Player to overheat.
Never allow children to insert foreign objects into holes or slots on the
DVD Player.
Please ensure that used batteries are disposed of safely.
servicing, refer to qualified service personnel.
Consult your dealer if you are ever in doubt about the installation,
operation, or safety of your DVD Player.
WARNING! ENSURE THAT YOU READ ALL OF THE SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING YOUR DVD PLAYER.
There are no user-serviceable parts in your DVD Player. When
Cleaning
Ventilation
Battery Disposal
Servicing
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DVD Player
Location of the Controls
DISC DRAWER
LED
REMOTE CONTROL SENSOR
OPEN/CLOSE STOP
F.REV
PLAY/PAUSE F.FWD
STANDBY
Y VIDEO OUTPUT
Cb/Pb VIDEO OUTPUT
Cr/Pr VIDEO OUTPUT
VIDEO OUTPUT
S-VIDEO OUTPUT
COAXIAL OUTPUT
AUDIO OUTPUT RIGHT
AUDIO OUTPUT LEFT
POWER CABLE INPUT
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TC2859DVD2.0
Remote Control
Open/Close
Numeric Buttons
10/0
10+
Return
Display
Zoom
Arrow Buttons
Reset
Prev
Play/Pause
Next
L/R
Resume
Vol+
Clear
Vol-
PBC
Shuffle
Slow
Pscan
Step
A-B
Repeat
F.Fwd
Stop
F.Rev
Format
Title
Enter
Setup
Audio
Prog
Goto
Angle
Subtitle
Mute
Standby
PSCAN
FORMAT
Menu
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TC2859DVD2.0
DVD Player
Getting Started
Remove your DVD Player carefully from the box. You may wish to store
the packaging for future use.
In the Box
Included in this package should be:
• DVD Player
• Remote Control
• RCA audio/video cable
• User's Manual
Compatible Discs
Your DVD Player can play discs that are marked with the following
logos:
8 cm/12 cm DVD Video Discs including DVD-R/RW and
DVD+R/RW.
8 cm/12 cm Compact Disc Audio Discs including CD-R and
CD-RW.
8 cm/12 cm Photo Compact Discs including JPEG and Kodak®
picture CDs.
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Remote Control
Remove the battery compartment cover on the rear of the remote
control. Insert 2 "AAA" batteries, ensuring you follow the
polarity diagram inside the compartment.
Replace the battery compartment cover.
Using the Remote Control
To use the remote control, point it at the front of the DVD Player.
The remote control has a range of up to 6 m from the DVD Player
and at an angle of up to 30 degrees.
Do not block the path of the beam from the remote control to the DVD
Player.
NOTE: Remove the batteries from the remote control if not in use
for a long period of time. Do not mix normal batteries with
rechargeable batteries. When batteries become weak the remote
control may not work properly.
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DVD Player
Connection
Connect the RCA lead between the TV and DVD player as shown
below.
Video in Audio In (R)
Audio In (L)
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Connecting External Equipment
You can connect a wide range of audio and video equipment to and
from your DVD Player.
The following table lists a range of the available connectors on the DVD
Player.
NOTE: Refer to the manufacturer’s guide for further instructions on
how to connect the equipment.
Connector Purpose
S-Video Output Transmits high quality video signal only (no
audio) to the television.
Video Output Transmits video signal only (no audio) to
the television.
Coaxial Output Transmits video signal only (no audio) to an
external device.
Cr Video Output Transmits the Cr component video signal
only (no audio) to the television.
Y Video Output Transmits the Y component video signal
only (no audio) to the television.
Cb Video Output Transmits the Cb component video signal
only (no audio) to the television.
Audio Output (Left) Transmits audio signals for the left audio
channel to an external device.
Audio Output (Right) Transmits audio signals for the right audio
channel to an external device.
(Yellow)
(Black)
(Red)
(Green)
(Blue)
(White)
(Red)
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DVD Player
Using the DVD Player
Turning the Unit On/Off
Your DVD Player requires a power outlet of 100 - 240 V AC 50/60 Hz.
Please ensure that your outlet is compatible.
Insert the plug into a power outlet and switch on.
Initially the DVD Player will be in standby (Off) mode. The red LED
front will be lit to show that the DVD player is in standby mode.
Press the STANDBY button (on the remote control or on the front of the
DVD Player) to turn the DVD Player on. The green LED on the front
will be lit to show that the DVD player is under work.
To switch the DVD Player to standby, press the STANDBY button on
remote control or on the DVD Player.
If the DVD Player is not going to be used for a long period disconnect
from the power outlet.
NOTE: The DVD Player is not disconnected from the power
supply while in the standby mode.
NOTE: All buttons referred to are on the remote control unless
otherwise stated.
on the
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Basic Operation
Volume Control
Press the VOL+ button to increase the volume.
Press the VOL- button to decrease the volume.
While changing the volume, a volume bar will display the current volume
level.
Muting the Volume
Press the MUTE button to turn the volume off. The mute symbol will
appear.
Press the MUTE button again to turn the volume on.
Using the Numeric Buttons
The NUMERIC buttons are used to directly select titles and chapters
and to enter numeric information.
To select a title or chapter number between 1 and 9, press the desired
NUMERIC button.
To select the 10th title or chapter number, press the 10/0 button.
To select a title or chapter number, press the 10+ button and enter the
second digit using the NUMERIC buttons. For example, to select
chapter 34, press the 10+ button three times, followed by 4button.
If the second digit is a 0, enter this number using the 10/0 button.
System Reset
To perform a system reset, press the RESET button. All the personal
viewing settings saved in the DVD setup menus will be reset to the
factory default.
NOTE: The system reset function is only available while the DVD
Player is in the stop or pre-stop condition.
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DVD Player
Press the button to turn the DVD Player on.
Press the OPEN/CLOSE button to open the disc drawer and insert a
disc.
Insert inside the disc drawer guides.
Insert one disc only.
Press the OPEN/CLOSE button to close the disc drawer.
Press the button.
The disc drawer must be closed before playback begins.
The DVD Player takes some time to read the disc before playback
starts.
The film may start automatically or you may be presented with a menu
screen, this is dependent on the way the DVD disc has been created by
the movie company.
Some functions such as skip, stop or search may be disabled during
some sections of the disc (usually the legal notices).
A menu screen will appear displaying files and folders on the disc and
playback will automatically begin from the first track on the disc. Repeat
and shuffle playback options can be controlled using the menu screen.
A menu screen will appear displaying files and folders on the disc.
NOTE: If the disc is inserted upside down, the DVD Player will not
recognize that any disc has been inserted.
Playing Discs
STANDBY
PLAY/PAUSE
If a DVD is Inserted
If a CD is Inserted
If a JPEG/Picture CD is Inserted
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To Stop Play
Press the STOP button.
The DVD Player will enter pre-stop mode. If the PLAY/PAUSE button
is pressed, playback will start from the last played position of the disc.
If the disc is removed or the STOP button is pressed a second time the
pre-stop function will be cleared and playback will start from the start of
the disc.
To Pause Play
Press the PLAY/PAUSE button during playback.
A ‘freeze frame’ is shown and the word ‘Pause’ will be displayed on the
screen until you resume playback.
Press the PLAY/PAUSE button again to restart play.
Fast Forward and Rewind
During playback, press the F.FWD or the F.REV button.
There are four search speeds (up to 16x when playing DVDs). Each
press increases the search speed.
Press the PLAY/PAUSE button to restart play.
Next/Previous Chapter
During playback,
To jump to the next chapter, press the NEXT button.
To jump to the beginning of the previous chapter, press the PREV
button twice.
NOTE: Playback can be resumed by pressing the RESUME
button.
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When playing a disc, this function can be used to repeatedly
play a title, chapter or disc.
Chapter Repeat
Title Repeat
Repeat Off
Repeat Folder
- DVD - -CD/MP3-
• Chapter : Current chapter will play repeatedly.
• Title : Current title will play repeatedly.
• Folder : Current folder will play repeatedly.
• Off : Repeat playback will be cancelled.
Repeat Off
Repeat Off
- VCD -
Repeat Single
Repeat All
Repeat Single
• Single : Current single will play repeatedly.
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A-B Repeat
The A-B repeat function allows a selected portion of a title or chapter of
any length to be repeated.
When the required start point has been reached, press the A-B button.
The words 'Rep A-' will be displayed.
When the required stop point has been reached, press the A-B button.
The words 'Rep A-B' will be displayed. The selected portion will be
repeatedly played.
To cancel the A-B repeat function, press the A-B button until the words
'Rep AB Off' are displayed.
Zoom
You have three preset zoom factors to choose from: 1, 2 and 3.
Press the ZOOM button repeatedly to cycle through the available zoom
levels until you reach the level you require. The zoom level and zoom
icon are displayed on screen.
When using the zoom factor, you can move around the picture using the
ARROW buttons.
To remove the zoom factor, repeatedly press the ZOOM button until the
zoom level and zoom icon disappear.
Subtitle
Some DVD discs contain subtitles in several languages.
During playback, press the SUBTITLE button repeatedly to select the
subtitle language of your choice.
The selected subtitle language will be displayed e.g. 6/15 English.
To turn the subtitles off, press the SUBTITLE button repeatedly until the
word ‘Off’ is displayed.
NOTE: The available languages will depend on the DVD used, see
the DVD cover for more details on the supported languages.
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